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Summary Of Washington The Indispensable Man By James Flexner

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George Washington, one of the most well know leaders in the history of the world is portraited in James Thomas Flexner’s piece “Washington: The Indispensable Man”. As most know Washington was one of the main driving leaders in the founding of our country. As the title expresses Washington’s role was crucial to success of our inspiring republic. Flexner’s piece follows Washington’s life as he deals with the dilemmas of being commander and chief. I highly agree with the approach Washington took in the governing of our country. The major dilemma Washington faces is either becoming a king, like so many of his soldier wanted, such as one of his colonels, Lewis Nicholas . Or to continue to rule as a commander in chief. Washington didn’t want to become a King with absolute power. The system of monarchy was flawed as him and so many others believed. “No occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army” As you can see from the Washington’s response to Lewis Nicholas letter on becoming a king, Washington hates the idea of becoming a king. …show more content…

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